Arasikere was an important town during the [[Hoysala Empire|Hoysala]] rule and the name Arasikere comes from one of the princesses of the Hoysala dynasty, who built a lake (''kere'' in Kannada) there. ''Arasi'' means queen in Kannada. Therefore, it is 'Arasiya+kere' which means 'queen's-pond'.<ref>[http://www.arasikeretown.gov.in/ Home | ಅರಸೀಕೆರೆ ಪುರಸಭೆ]. Arasikeretown.gov.in (10 May 2013).</ref>
Arasikere was an important town during the [[Hoysala Empire|Hoysala]] rule and the name Arasikere comes from one of the princesses of the Hoysala dynasty, who built a lake (''kere'' in Kannada) there. ''Arasi'' means queen in Kannada. Therefore, it is 'Arasiya+kere' which means 'queen's-pond'.<ref>[http://www.arasikeretown.gov.in/ Home | ಅರಸೀಕೆರೆ ಪುರಸಭೆ]. Arasikeretown.gov.in (10 May 2013).</ref>
Arasikere is situated about 41 km from Hassan and 176 km from Bangalore on the Bangalore-Miraj railway line and on the Bangalore-Honnavar road. It was also called '''Udbhava Sarvajna Vijaya and Ballalapura''' in the remote past. Under the rule of the [[Wodeyar]]s of [[Mysore]], this place suffered greatly from the raids of the [[Maratha]]s, and was subsequently turned over to the Marathas by the Wodeyars as security for the payment of tribute. Under the rulers of Vijayanagara, it was under the administrative control of Jagadevaraya of Channaptna and later under Thimmappa Nayaka of Tarikere. It wasfinally under the rule of Shivappa Nayaka of Ikkeri and was acquired from Ikkeri rulers by the Mysore Wodeyars in 1690.
Arasikere is situated about 41 km from Hassan and 176 km from Bangalore on the Bangalore-Miraj railway line and on the Bangalore-Honnavar road. It was also called '''Udbhava Sarvajna Vijaya and Ballalapura''' in the remote past. Under the rule of the [[Wodeyar]]s of [[Mysore]], this place suffered greatly from the raids of the [[Maratha]]s, and was subsequently turned over to the Marathas by the Wodeyars as security for the payment of tribute. Under the rulers of Vijayanagara, it was under the administrative control of Jagadevaraya of Channaptna and later under Thimmappa Nayaka of Tarikere. It finally came under the rule of Shivappa Nayaka of Ikkeri and was acquired from Ikkeri rulers by the Mysore Wodeyars in 1690.
== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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== Railways and recreation ==
== Railways and recreation ==
Arasikere belongs to the Mysore division and has a major railway junction between Bangalore and Hubli, Bangalore and Shimoga, and Mangalore and Hubli. Trains typically stop here before heading to Hassan, Bangalore, Hubli, and Mangalore.
Arasikere belongs to the Mysore division and has a major railway junction between Bangalore and Hubli, Bangalore and Shimoga, and Mangalore and Hubli. Trains typically stop here before heading to Hassan, Bangalore, Hubli, and Mangalore.
Arasikere is also well known for its [[Ganapathi]] [[Pendal]]. [[Ganapathi Chathurti]] festival, which is the grandest festival of Arasikere. A huge statue of Ganesha is kept for about ninety days in Pendal. Sports, cultural, and spiritual activities are organized. Ganapathi Visarjana (immersion of Ganesha idol) is celebrated grandly in the lake of Arasikere.
Arasikere is also well known for its [[Ganapathi]] [[Pendal]]. [[Ganapathi Chathurti]] festival is the grandest festival of Arasikere. A huge statue of Ganesha is kept for about ninety days in Pendal. Sports, cultural, and spiritual activities are organized during the festival. Ganapathi Visarjana (immersion of Ganesha idol) is celebrated grandly in the lake of Arasikere.
==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
*'''The Kalameshwara Temple''', also known as Kattameshvara and Chandramoulishvara by devotees, is a monument of the Hoysala style of architecture, facing East and dating back to 1220 A.D. [[File:Kattameshvara and Chandramoulishvara Temple, Shivalaya, Arsikere.jpg|thumb|Kattameshvara and Chandramoulishvara Temple, Shivalaya, Arsikere]]It consists of a garbhagriha, an open shukanasi, an open navaranga, a small rectangular inner porch and a circular Mukhamantapa. Haluvakalu Devasthana has a Garbhagriha, an open Shukanasa with common hall in the front. Sahasrakuta Jinalaya has a Hoysala building of 1220 A.D. and was constructed by Vasudhaika bandhava Recharasa, a minister of [[Veera Ballala II]].
*'''The Kalameshwara Temple''', also known as Kattameshvara and Chandramoulishvara by devotees, is a monument of the Hoysala style of architecture, facing East and dating back to 1220 A.D. [[File:Kattameshvara and Chandramoulishvara Temple, Shivalaya, Arsikere.jpg|thumb|Kattameshvara and Chandramoulishvara Temple, Shivalaya, Arsikere]]It consists of a [[garbhagriha]], an open shukanasi, an open navaranga, a small rectangular inner porch and a circular Mukhamantapa. Haluvakalu Devasthana has a Garbhagriha, an open Shukanasa with a common hall in the front. Sahasrakuta Jinalaya has a Hoysala building of 1220 A.D. and was constructed by Vasudhaika bandhava Recharasa, a minister of [[Veera Ballala II]].
*About three km from Arasikere, '''Malekal Tirupathi hill''' also called as '''Chikka tirupathi''' has two temples (Venkataramana and Govindaraja) which are frequently visited by pilgrims. It has 1300 steps and it is believed that Lord Rama had visited this place. It is the only place you can see the standing Venkateshwara idol other than famous Tirupati who originated from Andhra Pradesh. There is a famous temple called Shri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy temple. One can also see a stone mantapa atop this hill.<ref>[http://www.arasikeretown.gov.in/ Home | ಅರಸೀಕೆರೆ ಪುರಸಭೆ]. Arasikeretown.gov.in (10 May 2013).</ref> [[File:Malekallu Tirupathi-balaji, Arsikere.jpg|thumb|Malekallu Tirupathi-balaji, Arsikere]]
*About three km from Arasikere, '''Malekal Tirupathi hill''' also called as '''Chikka tirupathi''' has two temples (Venkataramana and Govindaraja) which are frequently visited by pilgrims. It has 1300 steps and it is believed that [[Lord Rama]] had visited this place. It is the only place one can see the standing Venkateshwara idol other than the famous [[Tirupati]].{{Cn}} There is a famous temple called Shri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy temple. One can also see a stone mantapa atop this hill.<ref>[http://www.arasikeretown.gov.in/ Home | ಅರಸೀಕೆರೆ ಪುರಸಭೆ]. Arasikeretown.gov.in (10 May 2013).</ref> [[File:Malekallu Tirupathi-balaji, Arsikere.jpg|thumb|Malekallu Tirupathi-balaji, Arsikere]]
*'''Nagapuri fortress''' built on the Hirekal hill is eleven kilometres North of Arasikere and is said to have been constructed by Haider Ali. From the top of the fortress there is a grand view of the surrounding landscape; consisting of hills, forests, streams and ravines.
*'''Nagapuri fortress''' built on the Hirekal hill is eleven kilometres North of Arasikere and is said to have been constructed by Haider Ali. From the top of the fortress there is a grand view of the surrounding landscape; consisting of hills, forests, streams and ravines.
*'''Haranahally''' is a big village about eight kilometres South of Arasikere;there are remains of an old fort which is said to have been erected in 1070 A.D. by a chief named Someshvara Raya. There is a large Nagarti tank here which was named after his daughter. Temples Chennakeshava and Someshvara were built here in the 13th century A.D. are good specimens of Hoysala architecture.
*'''Haranahally''' is a big village about eight kilometres South of Arasikere where remains of an old fort exist. The fort is said to have been erected in 1070 A.D. by a chief named Someshvara Raya. There is a large Nagarti tank here which was named after his daughter. Temples Chennakeshava and Someshvara built in the 13th century A.D. are good specimens of Hoysala architecture.
*'''Sainatha and Ganapathi temples''' are of modern design and construction.
*'''Sainatha and Ganapathi temples''' are of modern design and construction.
*A state branch of the '''Kastur Ba Gandhi National Memorial Trust''' is located at Kastur Ba Gram near here.
*A state branch of the '''Kastur Ba Gandhi National Memorial Trust''' is located at Kastur Ba Gram near here.
*'''Javagal''', the hobli is situated at a distance of about 33 km from Arasikere and about 35 km from Hassan. It has a temple dedicated to Lakshminarasimha which is a good specimen of Hoysala architecture with an outer entrance. This temple is attributed to the middle of 13th century A.D. Gangadhareshvara and Veerabhadra temples of this place show good workmanship. There is a Bhanashankari temple and Chandranatha Basadi.<ref>Karnataka State Gazetteer 1983.</ref>
*'''Javagal''', the hobli is situated at a distance of about 33 km from Arasikere and about 35 km from Hassan. It has a temple dedicated to Lakshminarasimha which is a good specimen of Hoysala architecture with an outer entrance. This temple is attributed to the middle of 13th century A.D. Gangadhareshvara and Veerabhadra temples of this place show good workmanship. There is a Bhanashankari temple and Chandranatha Basadi.<ref>Karnataka State Gazetteer 1983.</ref>
Arsikere (Kannada: ಅರಸೀಕೆರೆ) is a town and taluka in the Hassan district of the state of Karnataka, India. This area is known for its coconut production and the Malekallu Tirupathi hill. This town, in addition to being the taluka headquarters, is a major railway junction on the South Western Railway, and is a central place for tourists who visit places nearby that do not have rail access, such as Belur (40 km), Halebidu (25 km) and Shravanabelagola (75 km).
History
Arasikere was an important town during the Hoysala rule and the name Arasikere comes from one of the princesses of the Hoysala dynasty, who built a lake (kere in Kannada) there. Arasi means queen in Kannada. Therefore, it is 'Arasiya+kere' which means 'queen's-pond'.[2]
Arasikere is situated about 41 km from Hassan and 176 km from Bangalore on the Bangalore-Miraj railway line and on the Bangalore-Honnavar road. It was also called Udbhava Sarvajna Vijaya and Ballalapura in the remote past. Under the rule of the Wodeyars of Mysore, this place suffered greatly from the raids of the Marathas, and was subsequently turned over to the Marathas by the Wodeyars as security for the payment of tribute. Under the rulers of Vijayanagara, it was under the administrative control of Jagadevaraya of Channaptna and later under Thimmappa Nayaka of Tarikere. It finally came under the rule of Shivappa Nayaka of Ikkeri and was acquired from Ikkeri rulers by the Mysore Wodeyars in 1690.
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Railways and recreation
Arasikere belongs to the Mysore division and has a major railway junction between Bangalore and Hubli, Bangalore and Shimoga, and Mangalore and Hubli. Trains typically stop here before heading to Hassan, Bangalore, Hubli, and Mangalore.
Arasikere is also well known for its GanapathiPendal. Ganapathi Chathurti festival is the grandest festival of Arasikere. A huge statue of Ganesha is kept for about ninety days in Pendal. Sports, cultural, and spiritual activities are organized during the festival. Ganapathi Visarjana (immersion of Ganesha idol) is celebrated grandly in the lake of Arasikere.
Places of interest
The Kalameshwara Temple, also known as Kattameshvara and Chandramoulishvara by devotees, is a monument of the Hoysala style of architecture, facing East and dating back to 1220 A.D. Kattameshvara and Chandramoulishvara Temple, Shivalaya, ArsikereIt consists of a garbhagriha, an open shukanasi, an open navaranga, a small rectangular inner porch and a circular Mukhamantapa. Haluvakalu Devasthana has a Garbhagriha, an open Shukanasa with a common hall in the front. Sahasrakuta Jinalaya has a Hoysala building of 1220 A.D. and was constructed by Vasudhaika bandhava Recharasa, a minister of Veera Ballala II.
About three km from Arasikere, Malekal Tirupathi hill also called as Chikka tirupathi has two temples (Venkataramana and Govindaraja) which are frequently visited by pilgrims. It has 1300 steps and it is believed that Lord Rama had visited this place. It is the only place one can see the standing Venkateshwara idol other than the famous Tirupati.[citation needed] There is a famous temple called Shri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy temple. One can also see a stone mantapa atop this hill.[5]Malekallu Tirupathi-balaji, Arsikere
Nagapuri fortress built on the Hirekal hill is eleven kilometres North of Arasikere and is said to have been constructed by Haider Ali. From the top of the fortress there is a grand view of the surrounding landscape; consisting of hills, forests, streams and ravines.
Haranahally is a big village about eight kilometres South of Arasikere where remains of an old fort exist. The fort is said to have been erected in 1070 A.D. by a chief named Someshvara Raya. There is a large Nagarti tank here which was named after his daughter. Temples Chennakeshava and Someshvara built in the 13th century A.D. are good specimens of Hoysala architecture.
Sainatha and Ganapathi temples are of modern design and construction.
A state branch of the Kastur Ba Gandhi National Memorial Trust is located at Kastur Ba Gram near here.
Javagal, the hobli is situated at a distance of about 33 km from Arasikere and about 35 km from Hassan. It has a temple dedicated to Lakshminarasimha which is a good specimen of Hoysala architecture with an outer entrance. This temple is attributed to the middle of 13th century A.D. Gangadhareshvara and Veerabhadra temples of this place show good workmanship. There is a Bhanashankari temple and Chandranatha Basadi.[6]
Jenukallu siddeshwara swamy hill Jenukallu siddeshwara Betta (hill), arsikere
Arasikere is also well known for the naturally built elephant stone situated at heart of the town in Shri Subhramnya Ane Bhetta.
Sri siddarameshwara temple[7] in sunkadahalli, Sri Siddarameshwara gadduge have in this temple.12 km from Arsikere[7]
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